We played our first game this weekend against the defending national champions Los Hospitalet Pioners (not Pioneers). The Pioners are from a small suburb of Barcelona and they have been a national powerhouse for the last few years. On the Pioner squad where American players Cody Ellis, a Wide Receiver from The University of Washington and David Malino, a QB with NCAA experience. As a whole the Pioners where a much more experienced football team than ours. In Barcelona American football is much more popular because it was home to the former NFL Europe champions Barcelona Dragons.
The experience of the Pioners was evident throughout the game as they went on to win 47-6. Offensively we moved the ball pretty well, however we shot ourselves in the foot multiple times with penalties. We also missed a few field goal attempts. Running the ball was a little rough. but i did manage to break free a few times and once for a 50yd touchdown. Our offensive line is physically solid but very inexperienced. Defensively, I didn't play this game but I 'm hoping i can play a little D this next game. All in all we have a long way to go in terms of improvement but the team is confident and optimistic about the season.
Next week we play the second toughest team in the Nation the Valencia Firebats. I've been told that Valencia is sponsored by Ford Motor Company and that allows them to recruit many players from other countries. We have our work cut out for us but we have had a pretty solid week of practice and I think we will put up a good fight. Wish me Luck!!!!!
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